Cutting Edge Science in the Classroom - Biodiversity Event
- Time:
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Date:
- 1 March 2017
- Venue:
- Marwell Wildlife, Winchester, SO21 1JY
For more information regarding this event, please telephone Mathematics and Science Learning Centre on 02380 598810 or email mslc@soton.ac.uk .
Event details
CANCELLED.Designed to support the new A level Biology curriculum this event considers the nature and importance of biodiversity for all species. You will consider the work that scientists who work with Marwell Wildlife do to judge existing populations of living organisms and how they try to predict the future using modelling techniques. Ethical discussions are considered about the impact of humans and the conflict of economic necessity and conservation. This course is run my STEM Learning in partnership with the University of Southampton.
Course Outcomes
You will be able to:
- identify new contexts and ideas for effective delivery of How Science Works
- explore scientific issues and controversies
- engage with inspiring teaching resources and approaches including practical work
- work alongside scientists involved in cutting edge research to develop knowledge and skills in authentic contexts
Course fees
£210 +VAT maintained state-funded school/college (including academies, free schools, UTCs)
£425 +VAT non-maintained independent school/college (fee paying)
Each participant will receive a complimentary family ticket for Marwell Zoo to use after the course
Awards and Bursaries
£180 RCUK Bursary Thanks to funding from the Research Councils UK, all CPD which is part of the Bringing Cutting Edge Science into the Classroom programme qualifies for a bursary.
State funded schools, colleges or universities in the UK can benefit from this funding for teachers, technicians and those on Initial Teacher Training (ITT).
For a programme outline please download the flyer below.